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PPD 224L

1973 Volkswagen Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,636 mi
Last recorded116,636 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravan76,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPD 224L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rubber fuel hose close to ignition coil

Fail 28 Mar 2024 116,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rubber fuel hose close to ignition coil

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,524 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Offside rear integral body structure corroded within 30cm of a mounting but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within 30cm of a mounting but not affecting overall security Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 116,520 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Offside rear integral body structure corroded within 30cm of a mounting but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within 30cm of a mounting but not affecting overall security Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,267 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,907 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,215 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER PANELS CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,076 miles

nsf tyre wall cracking

nsr outrigger corroded

osr outrigger corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 100,074 miles

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf ttyre wall cracking

nsr outriger corroded

os outrigger corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,954 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear body outrigger.

Corrosion to offside front lower body panel.

Corrosion to offside rear body outrigger.

Nearside Front Tyre - outer sidewall cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre - outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,401 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 99,398 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 98,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,998 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 98,161 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,854 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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PPD 224L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 76,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPD 224L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPD 224L registered?

PPD 224L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 26 March 1973.

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